Since its inception, The Chanler Group and its clients have tirelessly researched and analyzed consumer products for the presence of detectable levels of heavy metals, phthalates, and other toxins. Over the last two decades, The Chanler Group’s clients, acting as citizen enforcers on behalf of California consumers, have filed hundreds of Proposition 65 notices, and pursued lengthy litigation in an effort to secure reformulation commitments for these products from their sellers and manufacturers. The Chanler Group’s clients continue to closely monitor these industries to ensure the health and safety of all California residents.
On June 27, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Horizon Global Corporation (“Horizon Global”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Horizon Global sold dust pans with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On June 24, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Alpha Comm Enterprises, Inc. (“Alpha Comm”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Alpha Comm sold vinyl/PVC audio cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. FAM, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 24, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that FAM, LLC (“FAM”) sold vinyl/PVC exercise balls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Global Concepts Limited Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Global Concepts Limited Inc. dba Global TV Concepts (“Global Concepts”) sold vinyl/PVC sound amplifier cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Beiersdorf, Inc.; et al. executed a Consent Judgment on June 21, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (“Estee Lauder”) sold SPF products (including sunscreen products, and products such as body lotions, lip balms, and other sun protection...
On June 20, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party DRL, LLC (“DRL”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that DRL sold ceramicware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, DRL...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Chums, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 20, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Chums, Inc. (“Chums”) sold vinyl/PVC zipper pulls for eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On June 13, 2016, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Cortland Line Manufacturing LLC (“Cortland”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Cortland sold vinyl/PVC nets and vinyl/PVC pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Navitor, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 13, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Navitor, Inc. (“Navitor”) sold vinyl/PVC tape and stickers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Ultimate Survival Technologies, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 10, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Ultimate Survival Technologies, Inc. (“Ultimate”) sold vinyl/PVC lantern handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Conbraco Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 10, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Conbraco Industries, Inc. (“Conbraco”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Argento SC by Sicura Inc. (“Argento”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on June 9, 2016. Moore had alleged that Argento sold exercise equipment with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and compact mirrors or makeup mirrors with...
On June 7, 2016, the parties involved in the case Brimer v. It’Sugar LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 7, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that It’Sugar LLC (“It’Sugar”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On June 6, 2016, the parties involved in the case Moore v. Novelty, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Novelty, Inc. (“Novelty”) sold earphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Pacific World Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on June 6, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Pacific World Corporation (“Pacific World”) sold eyelash curlers with vinyl grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
